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Linda Anderson Obituary
Waterford - Linda (Staubley) Anderson passed away on December 26, 2020, due to complications from both Alzheimer's and COVID-19.
Linda was born March 7, 1944, to the late Charles Staubley and Veronica (Courtney) Frisch. She was a graduate of Norwich Free Academy and New England Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing. Linda is remembered for her kind spirit and boundless compassion. She worked as a visiting nurse at United Community & Family Services, Omni Home, and New Milford VNA.
During her retirement, Linda also enjoyed volunteering at the Waterford Senior Center. Each person she served throughout her 50-year career was special to her. Linda is remembered for her loving dedication to family and friends, her incredible sense of humor, spontaneous dance parties, and love of Motown.
She and her husband of 40 years Jim Anderson enjoyed traveling, boating, fishing, motorcycle rides, and drives along the shore ending with a seafood restaurant as the destination. Linda was an amazing mother to her daughters; Kate Caristo-Scalora and the late Lila (Caristo) Savage. She taught her daughters to be strong independent women and made sure they had every opportunity to be their very best.
The greatest joy of her life was spending time with her grandchildren, Annika Savage, Nico Scalora, and Gianna Scalora. They remember her for her amazing snacks, trips to the children's museum, parks, and always a special treat at the gift shop.
She is also survived by her sister, Connie Seigal, and sons-in-law, Josh Scalora and John Savage.
Linda's family will be forever grateful to the medical staff who cared for her during her final days at Bayview and Lawrence & Memorial Hospital.
Due to the pandemic, a celebration of life will be postponed until a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family has established the Linda Anderson Memorial Scholarship Fund to provide financial assistance to a nursing student who has overcome adversity in their pursuit of their education. Donations can be made in Linda's name to the TRC Foundation, 574 New London Turnpike, Norwich, CT 06360 or online at www.threerivers.edu/about/institution-administration/institutional-advancementcollege-foundation/giving/.
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for Linda Anderson
Michelle Nerkowski (Duda)
March 25, 2021
I had the pleasure of working with Linda at New Milford VNA. Not only was she an amazing clinician, but she was a kind, caring, compassionate, and really really funny lady whom I adored and am very saddened to here of her passing. God bless you Linda and prayers for her family.
Sharon Norris
January 12, 2021
I always enjoyed working together and will miss her greatly. Rest in Peace my friend
Casimir T Grygorcewicz
January 11, 2021
I have only fond memories of Linda visiting us at Reliance House, She was loved by staff and members alike, always kind and gentle. Sorry to hear of her passing, my sincere condolences to the family. Cas G
Greg Wilkinson, Gales Ferry
January 11, 2021
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Pat Bowman Moravek
January 10, 2021
I am so very sorry for your loss James. Praying for you and your family.
David DuBois
January 10, 2021
My heart felt condolences to the family and friends of Linda Anderson RN.
I worked with Linda for 13 years at United Community Services and beyond.
Linda, an outstanding psychiatric nurse who was loved and admired by her patients co- workers & friends She was noted for her devotion and special care to her patients that were blessed to have her as their care provider. She was a kind hearted person with a ready smile, uplifting personality, loyal friend and confidant.
She will be sadly missed by all that had the pleasure of being part of her life.
Dave DuBois
Psychiatric Clinician
Joan Eaton
January 9, 2021
Condolences to Linda’s family. I worked with her many years ago at United Community Services. She always had a smile and she always made you laugh. She will be missed.
Donna Laroux
January 8, 2021
My condolences to Linda’s family. I have many fond memories working with her @ UCS... she could make you laugh at your lowest time...RIP Linda
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